Birtley has 119 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 85% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, restaurant/cafe/canteen establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 21 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Birtley.
5 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 802 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Blaydon | 238 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Whickham | 91 | 4.8/5 | 79% |
| Ryton | 49 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 42 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Gateshead, Unparished Area | 38 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
There are currently 119 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Birtley, out of 620,638 rated establishments across the UK.
In Birtley, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 85% of rated businesses in Birtley hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Birtley are carried out by Gateshead. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Birtley was last updated on 18 May 2026.